DC vs KXIP IPL3 51st Match Result - Rohit's 68 runs help Deccan beat Punjab by 5 wicket

In the 51st match of 2010 IPLT20, defending champions Deccan Chargers beat Kings XI Punjab in a thrilling match by 5 wickets with 5 balls remaining on Friday, 13th April, 2010 at Dharamshala. KXIP made 174/3 in 20 overs and DC made 178/5 in 19.1 overs.

Kings XI Punjab without any fear made good total 174/3 thanks to Sangakkra's 37 balls 52 runs and inform Jayawardhane's unbeaten 93 runs off 62 balls with 13 fours and 2 sixes. In reply Deccan Chargers lost Gilchrist early but Sumana 43 and Rohit Sharma who made unbeaten 68 runs off 38 balls with 6 fours and 3 sixes to complete a good win and stay alive in the tournament.

Match Summary:

Kings XI Punjab - 174/3 in 20 overs (Jayawardhane 93*, Sangakkara 52)

Deccan Chargers - 178/5 in 19.1 overs (Rohit 68*, Suman 43)

Toss - Deccan Chargers, who chose to bowl first.

Man of the Match - Rohit Sharma (Deccan Chargers)

Result - Deccan Chargers won by 5 wickets (with 5 balls remaining)